What are moles? What are moles for?

I have a mole between my eyebrows and it is very centered. It's funny how my friends and family call me an Indian because of it. When I was younger, you can barely notice it but now that im older, it's very easy to see. And I do look Indian.

Hi Viney, You know something about melanin -- it is the pigment which gives us body color. This melanin is formed by melanin producing cells called melanocyte. These melanocyte are present in our skin layers (basal layer of epidermis). Mole or nevus is the overgrowth of these melanin-producing cells or melanocytes. They are benign and not harmful, but yes can be removed before we die

Moles are an abnormal concentration of melanoma cells in the lower layers of the skin. Nearly everyone has some moles and they are normally completely harmless but a few may become cancerous and it is best to be on the lookout for those and to catch and treat them early. There is a lot of good, basic information here: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/moles.htm Moles in small quantities and in certain places, particularly on the face, have often been considered an adornment and in some cultures have been called 'beauty spots'. It was once the habit of some women, especially in the 18th Century, to actually stick false 'moles' onto their skin as part of their makeup. See this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_mark

There are hearsay here in our place that if you have mole on your lips you are talkative,on your head you're smart.on your feet you run fast and lots of hearsay about moles signifies in your body. Do you think its true?